Promises

Promises

Chapter 6

Disclaimer: I DO NOT OWN HARRY POTTER

Warnings: See Prologue

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A flash of white.

Isn't it supposed to be green?

A squawk, then silence.

I open my eyes.

Hedwig.

I watch her breast fall one last time.

Then she's gone.

And I'm alone again.

My head is lowered but I stand.

Slowly, my eyes raise to meet his.

I hear myself speak, but I cannot understand the words.

He laughs. He points his wand at me and speaks the words that spit green light.

It comes at me again.

So slow. I can see it.

And I smile.

Promises to keep.